Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, March 28th. You'll be interested
to know, 95 years ago, today in 1930, the Turkish
city of Istanbul, originally built as Byzantium
around 657 before the Common Era. was renamed
Constantinople in the 4th century after Emperor
Constantine the Great established it as his capital
and officially adopted its current name. So now
you know. And now it's time for the surf report.
Friday at Tourmaline and South San Diego. It's
looking fair this morning with waist -to -chest
-high sets rolling in. Waves hold around 7 to
9 plus feet throughout the morning, offering
solid conditions. However, expect the winds to
remain onshore at 6 mile per hour, which may
create some bumps as the day progresses. Overall,
a decent morning for those looking to catch some
waves. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m., with
a 4 -foot incoming high tide, when the west -northwest
swell is 6 feet at 16 seconds. and the onshore
wind is 4 mile per hour. The first high tide
Friday will be 5 1⁄2 foot at 9 a .m., with a
minus 1⁄2 foot low tide at 315. The nearshore
gooey at Mission Bay West reads 60 degrees for
the water temperature. Saturday through Monday
will experience choppy conditions with winds
consistently around 8 to 11 mile per hour. The
winds shift from offshore to onshore, particularly
impacting afternoon surf quality. Wave heights
will fluctuate from 3 to 8 feet on Saturday,
tapering to 2 to 3 feet by Monday, with mornings
remaining more favorable before the winds exacerbate
choppiness in the afternoon. Overall, expect
challenging surf conditions. This morning, it's
patchy drizzle and it feels like 57 degrees with
8 mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 7 .08 and it will rise again tomorrow at 6
.39. It looks like we're in for some patchy drizzle
before 11 a .m. Then it should become partly
sunny with a high near 63 accompanied by a gentle
west wind. Tonight. Expect mostly cloudy skies
with more patchy drizzle after 11 p .m., a low
of 53, and light winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Expect partly sunny skies Saturday with
a high near 64 and a slight chance of drizzle
early. Nights will be mostly cloudy with lows
in the low 50s. Sunday and Monday continue mostly
cloudy with highs around 64 and 67, respectively.
Nighttime lows will remain in the low to mid
50s. Tuesday stays mostly cloudy with a high
near 65. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast
is brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
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on by and don't forget to tell them. Sunny Morning
sends you. In local news. Federal agents executed
a search warrant at a business in unincorporated
El Cajon on Thursday, suspected of employing
undocumented immigrants. Law enforcement officers
were seen in the area near Airport Drive and
Magnolia Avenue. The operation targeted a company
called Powder and Protective Coatings. Investigators
allege the business knowingly hired undocumented
workers using fraudulent documents. During the
operation, approximately 20 individuals were
taken into custody, while others were questioned
for hours. U .S. Representative Sarah Jacobs
is seeking information from federal agencies
to ensure due process is upheld. Now on to sports.
In a thrilling Sweet 16 matchup, the number three
Texas Tech Red Raiders staged a remarkable comeback
against the number 10 Arkansas Razorbacks, winning
85 to 83 in overtime. After trailing by 16 points
with 10 minutes remaining, Texas Tech executed
the second largest comeback in Sweet 16 history.
Despite struggles from beyond the arc, Hitting
only three out of 18 in the first half, they
rallied with a late surge. Darian Williams hit
a crucial three -pointer to tie the game and
then scored the go -ahead bucket in overtime.
Texas Tech now advances to the Elite Eight, facing
number one seed Florida on Saturday. In local
sports, yesterday afternoon at Petco, The Padres
impressed with a 7 -4 win over the Braves. Gavin
Sheets' tying homer sparked the Friars' seventh
-inning rally, and Jackson Merrill drove in four
runs, sealing the victory. Tonight, the Friars
face the Braves again at Petco Park at 640. Dylan
Cease takes the mound for the Padres. Last night,
the Lakers fell to the Bulls. 117 -119 at the
United Center. Austin Reeves led the team with
30 points, while LeBron James contributed a double
-double with 17 points and 12 assists. The Lakers
shot 63 .6 % from the field, but struggled from
three -point range. The Lakers' record now stands
at 44 -28, placing them in first place. Tomorrow
night, the Lakers face the Grizzlies. who are
also at 44 -28 at the FedEx Forum. Tip -off is
at 5. Tonight, the Kings fell to the Avalanche
4 -0 in Denver. Martin Nicas led Colorado with
two goals and an assist. Despite valiant efforts,
Ellie couldn't find the back of the net. The
Kings are now 40 -22 -9, while the Avalanche
improved to 45 - 25 and 3. Tomorrow afternoon,
the Kings at 40, 22, and 6 host the formidable
Maple Leafs in the City of Angels. Adrian Kemp's
39 goals power LA, who are ready to bounce back.
In top news, soda is still a staple in American
culture, now rebranded with new flavors and slogans.
A recent Super Bowl advertisement humorously
depicts various people struggling with the decision
to drink soda, ironically showcasing poppy as
the solution. This beverage containing significantly
less sugar than traditional soda aims to attract
health -conscious consumers. Despite claims of
being healthier, experts warn that these drinks
still fall under the category of sugar -sweetened
beverages. With sales exceeding half a billion
dollars in 2024, Poppy's recent acquisition by
PepsiCo signals that the soda industry is evolving,
even amidst ongoing health debates. In business
news, at a recent event in Shenzhen, China, hundreds
of factory owners explored alternatives to the
irreplaceable U .S. market amid rising tariffs.
Presenters shared insights on selling to Russia.
where demand for affordable goods like nightlights
and educational toys is growing. However, many
manufacturers expressed anxiety about their future
as the U .S. market becomes increasingly difficult
to access. Some are eyeing Southeast Asia or
relocating to countries like Cambodia to bypass
tariffs. Yet, trade dynamics remain uncertain,
with potential reciprocal tariffs looming. For
many, losing the U .S. market feels like the
end of a romantic relationship that fueled their
growth. In crypto movement, Bitcoin is unchanged
for the week at just over $86 ,000. Ethereum
is down half a percent to just over $1 ,900.
And Goetze's Maximus is down half a percent to
$0 .05. Moving on to a more local vibe. In our
community spotlight on health and wellness, we
are working with a national Pilates studio to
bring you some free classes, so listen up. Check
out Club Pilates, with several locations in the
San Diego area. Pilates presents a comprehensive
wellness approach, cultivating strength, reducing
tension, and elevating mental well -being. Scientific
research affirms its benefits. So now you can
check out Club Pilates for a free class with
locations in Encinitas, Solana Beach, Oceanside,
La Jolla, and more. Just be sure to tell them
Sunny Morning sent you by. And now, back to the
show. Let's talk tech. OpenAI has announced a
significant enhancement to its AI system, GPT
-4 .0. which now generates more realistic images
and comprehensible text. This updated version
replaces DALI 3 as the default image generator
for ChatGPT, now accessible to users across various
tiers. After a year of training with over 100
human workers, the refined model can create not
only lifelike images, but also company logos
and slide decks. Despite its advancements, challenges
remain, as demonstrated by its occasional inaccuracies.
OpenAI emphasizes its commitment to respecting
artists' rights regarding image generation. Entertainment
news. The cast for the upcoming film Avengers
Doomsday has been officially announced, featuring
a remarkable reunion of X -Men stars. Joining
Robert Downey Jr. as Victor Von Doom, also known
as Dr. Doom, are Chris Hemsworth, Paul Rudd,
Vanessa Kirby, and many others, all confirmed
during a livestream event. The biggest news includes
the return of Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen,
and Alan Cumming from the original X -Men franchise,
along with Channing Tatum reprising his role
as Gambit. Directed by Joe and Anthony Russo.
Avengers Doomsday is set to premiere on May 1st,
2026, while Avengers Secret Wars follows on May
7th, 2027. Well, alrighty folks, it's time for
the quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American baseball player and civil rights
activist, Jackie Robinson. And he said, A life
is not important, except in the impact it has
on other lives. And that's a wrap for this morning.
You can check out our Instagram, YouTube, and
TikTok for some captivating aerial videos with
local news and the surf reports. Have an amazing
day, my good friends. We'll see you tomorrow
with another episode of Sunny Mornings in San
Diego.